STORY: Sightseeing train unlocks new way of border tourism in NE China
SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 4, 2024
DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:30
LOCATION: HUNCHUN, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the sightseeing train
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA WENJUN, Staff member of Northeast Asia Changlv Express
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MENG CHUNHUA, Passenger
3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID, Passenger
4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIN HUIYING, Passenger

STORYLINE:

During China's National Day holiday, the "Northeast Asia Changlv Express," a sightseeing train running along the border in northeast China's Jilin Province, has become a popular attraction for tourists.

The train departs from Hunchun, a city at the junction of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Russia. 

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA WENJUN, Staff member of Northeast Asia Changlv Express
"Hunchun is a border city at the junction of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and Russia. We take advantage of its unique geographical location. Passengers can also enjoy Russian folk performances on the train."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MENG CHUNHUA, Passenger
"The scenery along the route is incredibly beautiful. Although Hunchun is my hometown, it's my first time enjoying such views on a train."

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID, Passenger
"Yeah, beautiful. Very nice, classic."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIN HUIYING, Passenger
"This is my first time taking the train, and I'm feeling very excited. We sang the song 'My Motherland and I.'"

The sightseeing train started operation about three months ago. 

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hunchun, China.
(XHTV)